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Pyxis Class Home Learning Activities W.B. 25.05.20

The ‘timetable’ for this week’s teaching and learning is as follows:

• Day 1 – Refer to the PowerPoint presentation on relative clauses. If your child can access this in PowerPoint, they will hear the voice-over teaching. Your child needs to read the superhero poem. They practise writing sentences with relative clauses.

• Day 2 –Children prepare a performance of the superhero poem. They practise finding relative clauses. They write about a new superhero using relative clauses.

• Day 3 – For additional information, refer to the features of persuasive texts. Your child needs to read a range of persuasive texts and write answers to reflection prompts about two. They revise the features of persuasive texts and make a poster about these.

• Day 4 – Your child needs to watch an advert and identify fact and opinion, analysing the differences. They repeat this process with three more adverts and then script their own advert.

• Day 5 – Your child needs to read a letter to a newspaper and annotate it to highlight features of persuasive writing. They practise writing a paragraph to give reasons for a point and then prepare a talk.

Summary of content

• Day 1 – Reading a poem, practising relative clauses. • Day 2 – Performing a poem, writing with relative clauses. • Day 3 – Reading persuasive texts, revising the features of persuasive texts. • Day 4 – Watching and analysing adverts. Sorting fact and opinion. Writing their own advert

script.

• Day 5 – Reading a letter; annotating features of persuasive writing. Writing a paragraph and preparing a persuasive talk.

Spellings: Please see the attached Spelling Tab for this week’s spellings. Resources courtesy of Hamilton Trust.

Relative Clauses

Relative ClausesRelative clauses can give more information about a noun.

Bumblebee is shrunk to insect-like size. Tell me more about Bumblebee.

Bumblebee, whose suit allows her to fly, is shrunk to insect-like size.

Bumblebee, who can unleash electric stings, is shrunk to insect-like size.

Bumblebee, who fires sonic force blasts, is shrunk to insect-like size.

Relative ClausesRelative clauses can give more information about a noun.

They usually begin with a relative pronoun.

Relative Pronounswho, which, where, when, whose, that

Tell me more about Bumblebee.Bumblebee is shrunk to insect-like size.

Bumblebee, whose suit allows her to fly, is shrunk to insect-like size.

Bumblebee, who can unleash electric stings, is shrunk to insect-like size.

Bumblebee, who fires sonic force blasts, is shrunk to insect-like size.

Relative Pronouns Relative pronouns relate the clause to the noun.

Batman, whose name is Bruce Wayne, wears a special suit.

Batman wears a special suit which protects him from enemies.

He lives in Gotham City where he fights crime and criminals.


Relative ClausesTry adding a relative clause to this sentence.

Add information about either noun.Start it with a relative pronoun.

IDEAS

Tell me more about Wonder Woman or her

bracelets.


Wonder Woman wears a pair of metal bracelets.

Wonder Woman, who won’t back down from a challenge, wears a pair of metal bracelets.

Wonder Woman wears a pair of metal bracelets that provide her with protection.

Relative ClausesTry adding a relative clause to this sentence.

Add information about a noun.Start it with a relative pronoun.

Wonder Woman wears a pair of metal bracelets.


Wonder Woman, who won’t back down from a challenge, wears a pair of metal bracelets.

Wonder Woman wears a pair of metal bracelets that provide her with protection.

IDEAS

Tell me more about Wonder Woman or her

bracelets.

Punctuating Relative Clauses

When the relative clause comes after the main clause,we do not usually separate the clauses with a comma.

Wonder Woman raised her arm that was protected by her bracelet.

main clause relative clause

A comma would create an unnecessary break in the sentence.

Punctuating Embedded Relative ClausesSometimes the relative clause is embedded in the main clause.

Superman shouted at Batman.

main clause

The relative clause needs to be next to the noun: Superman.Tell me more about Superman.


Superman, who was a sheepdog, shouted at Batman.

main clause

The main clause splits to make space...

main clause

Tell me more about Superman.


Superman, who was growing angry, shouted at Batman.

main clause

The main clause splits to make space...for the relative clause.

main clause

Punctuating Embedded Relative Clauses

Sometimes the relative clause is embedded in the main clause.

Superman, who was growing angry, shouted at Batman.

Commas separate the clauses because the relative clause breaks up the main clause.

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What to do today

1. Read a poem

• Read Superheroes I could have been.

• What do you like about the poem? Is there anything that you dislike

about it? Can you spot any patterns? Which is your favourite idea for a

superhero?

2. Learn about Relative Clauses

• Use the PowerPoint or Revision Card to learn about Relative Clauses and

Relative Pronouns. The PowerPoint gives you the teaching.

• Compete Superheroes 1 and 2. You could challenge yourself to complete

Superheroes 3 as well.

Well done. Share your sentences with a grown-up, who can check that they

make sense. (You can check some of your answers at the end of the pack)

3. Illustrate one of the superheroes

• Choose one of the superheroes from Superheroes I could have been.

• Make an illustration of them.

• Label your illustration to explain their powers.

Try the Fun-Time Extras

• Write a paragraph about the superhero that you illustrated. Use relative

clauses in your sentences.

• Research information about another superhero and write a paragraph

about them. Include sentences with relative clauses.

IMPORTANT Parent or Carer – Read this page with your child and check that you are happy with what

they have to do and any weblinks or use of internet.



Superheroes I Could Have Been

After accidentally rescuing planet Earth I was offered the chance To become a superhero Unfortunately all the best positions had gone. This is what was left:

Liquid Refreshment Machine Repairman (A Lifesaver on a hot day.) Mosquito Man (Keeps insects at bay.) Salting Icy Roads Man (Saving skidding lorries and cars.) Confectionary Dispenser Unit Man (Saving melting chocolate bars.) Tadpole Man (Rescuing frogs from logs.) Stick Insect Man (Rescuing stick insects from frogs.) Ten Pence Down the Back of the Sofa Man (Where only the bravest superheroes go.) And, of course, Supergran (But I don’t somehow think so.)

I could have been Captain Decisive But I couldn’t make up my mind I could have been Captain King of the Hill But I didn’t feel so inclined I could have been Captain Upholsterer But I’d never have recovered I could have been Captain Apathy But I couldn’t be bothered

Roger Stevens, Read Me and Laugh: a fun poem for every day of the year



Revision Card – Relative Clauses



Superheroes 1 Highlight the relative pronouns and relative clauses. The first

two have been done for you.

Wonder Woman

She is a founding member of the Justice League whose members also include Superman and Batman. Her mother, who is Queen Hippolyta, sculpted her from clay. Her true home is Themysira where she is a princess. Her other name, which is used when she is in America, is Diana Prince. The equipment, that she possesses, includes a lasso of truth and a pair of indestructible bracelets. Batman

His secret identity, which he does not reveal, is Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne is extremely wealthy and lives in Wayne Manor which is on the outskirts of Gotham City. Batman fights crime in Gotham City. His parents, whose death he witnessed, were Dr Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne. His suit, which he wears on missions, provides him with protection and makes him easily identifiable. His worst enemy is the Joker who has the appearance of a clown. Relative pronouns

which, who, where, when, whose, that



Superheroes 2

1) Add a relative clause to each of these sentences.

Look at the pronouns in the box and try to use a different one each time.

E.g. At his house, he has a bat cave which is very well equipped.

He lives in Gotham City ….

He is, in fact, Bruce Wayne…

He wears a distinctive suit…

He fights the criminals….

His nemesis is the Joker…

2. Embed a relative clause in the following

sentences. You could use one of the clauses

from the box at the bottom.

Her greatest challenge, …, ended in her victory.

Her bracelets, …., protect her from danger.

Wonder Woman, …, has rescued many people.

In America, …. , she is known as Diana Prince.

The Justice League, …, fights evil wherever it arises.

where she lives

when she faced her enemies

whose members include Batman and Superman

who uses her powers for good

which she wears on her wrists

Relative pronouns which

who

where

when

whose

that



Superheroes 3

Make up your own relative clause to embed in these sentences When faced with danger, …., he does not hesitate. The city, ...., is protected by her. The criminals, …., fear his presence. His weapons, …, are used for protection. Their powers, …, are superhuman.

Make up your own sentences. Use relative clauses.

Relative pronouns which, who, where, when, whose, that



Superhero – Illustration

Choose a superhero from the poem. Make a labelled illustration, showing their powers.



Superheroes 1 - ANSWERS

Wonder Woman

She is a founding member of the Justice League whose members also include Superman and Batman. Her mother, who is Queen Hippolyta, sculpted her from clay. Her true home is Themysira where she is a princess. Her other name, which is used when she is in America, is Diana Prince. The equipment, that she possesses, includes a lasso of truth and a pair of indestructible bracelets. Batman His secret identity, which he does not reveal, is Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne is extremely wealthy and lives in Wayne Manor which is on the outskirts of Gotham City. Batman fights crime in Gotham City. His parents, whose death he witnessed, were Dr Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne. His suit, which he wears on missions, provides him with protection and makes him easily identifiable. His worst enemy is the Joker who has the appearance of a clown.



What to do today

1. Prepare a performance of the poem

• Re-read Superheroes I could have been

• Read Top Tips for reading a poem aloud. Prepare a performance of the

poem. Can you add actions? Can you make the jokes really clear?

2. Identify Relative Clauses

• Remind yourself about relative clauses with the Revision Card.

• Read Aardvark Man and Honey Woman.

• Now highlight the relative clauses in these two paragraphs.

Share your highlighting with a grown-up and explain how you found the

relative clauses. You can check your answers at the end of the pack.

3. Invent your own superhero

• Use Ideas for a superhero to invent your own.

• Write a paragraph about your superhero. Use relative clauses in your

sentences.


• Can you design a costume for your superhero?

• Can you make up a story or play about one of their adventures?

• Can you make up a theme song or jingle for your superhero?

• Can you share your performance of the poem?

• Can you search for some more poems by Roger Stevens?

IMPORTANT Parent or Carer – Read this page with your child and check that you are happy with

what they have to do and any weblinks or use of internet.



Superheroes I Could Have Been

After accidentally rescuing planet Earth I was offered the chance To become a superhero Unfortunately all the best positions had gone. This is what was left:

Liquid Refreshment Machine Repairman (A Lifesaver on a hot day.) Mosquito Man (Keeps insects at bay.) Salting Icy Roads Man (Saving skidding lorries and cars.) Confectionary Dispenser Unit Man (Saving melting chocolate bars.) Tadpole Man (Rescuing frogs from logs.) Stick Insect Man (Rescuing stick insects from frogs.) Ten Pence Down the Back of the Sofa Man (Where only the bravest superheroes go.) And, of course, Supergran (But I don’t somehow think so.)

I could have been Captain Decisive But I couldn’t make up my mind I could have been Captain King of the Hill But I didn’t feel so inclined I could have been Captain Upholsterer But I’d never have recovered I could have been Captain Apathy But I couldn’t be bothered

Roger Stevens, Read Me and Laugh: a fun poem for every day of the year



Top tips for reading a poem aloud

• Work on the tricky words. Find out what they mean and

how they are said. Practise saying them.

• Look for the full stops. Make sentences flow to the full

stop, even when there’s a new line.

• Slow down. Speak slowly when you’re reading a poem, so

that others can hear the words.

• Project your voice. Imagine someone on the other side of

the room and speak to them.

• Practise. Read and read and read your poem, so that you

get better each time.



Revision Card – Relative Clauses



Aardvark Man and Honey Woman

Find the relative clauses in these paragraphs.

Aardvark Man This hero, who is first in the dictionary, is first to the scene of any crime. He brings his special powers which include the ability to burrow deep holes and to sniff out danger. He has a strong burrowing foot that allows him to dig deep. He is famous for stopping bank robbers whose underground tunnels he finds and destroys. He lives on a mound in the middle of the city where he watches for trouble. Honey Woman This heroine, who is descended from bees, brings her powers to those in need. She moves slowly which can mean she is late to arrive. However, she does have several powers that help her fight crime. Most importantly she can turn into sticky liquid and once stopped a gang whose plan was to kidnap the mayor. She is sweeter than sweet and can stick to high buildings where she can be ready to help those in need.



Ideas for a superhero

Origins Where did they come from?

Powers What can they do?

Famous incidents What crimes have they stopped?

Home Where do they live?

Weaknesses How are they vulnerable?



Relative Pronouns List

who

which

where

when

whose

that



A new superhero

Write a description of your superhero, like Aardvark Man or Honey Woman. Include relative clauses as you do.



Aardvark Man and Honey Woman - ANSWERS

Aardvark Man This hero, who is first in the dictionary, is first to the scene of any crime. He brings his special powers which include the ability to burrow deep holes and to sniff out danger. He has a strong burrowing foot that allows him to dig deep. He is famous for stopping bank robbers whose underground tunnels he finds and destroys. He lives on a mound in the middle of the city where he watches for trouble.

Honey Woman This heroine, who is descended from bees, brings her powers to those in need. She moves slowly which can mean she is late to arrive. However, she does have several powers that help her fight crime. Most importantly she can turn into sticky liquid and once stopped a gang whose plan was to kidnap the mayor. She is sweeter than sweet and can stick to high buildings where she can be ready to help those in need.



What to do today

1. Read six texts.

• Read Texts 1-6.

• How are they different? What do they have in common?

2. Reflect on the texts.

• Choose two of the texts to work with.

• Read the questions on Reflection Prompts. Think about your answers or

tell them to somebody else if you can.

• Choose 5 or 6 of the questions and write your answers as sentences on

Reflection Answers.

3. Revise the features of Persuasive Writing

• Use the Revision Card to remind yourself about the features of

Persuasive Writing.

• Choose 5 of the most important features and make a poster; using

words and pictures to explain them.


• Can you invent a new holiday destination and make an advert for it?

• Can you invent a new chocolate bar and design its wrapper?

• Can you design a climate change protest placard?





Text 1 - Holiday Brochure

1



Text 2 - Advertising Slogans

1



Text 3 - Bread Advertisement

1



Text 4 - Letter to the Editor (An extract)

1



Text 5 - Book Blurb

1



Text 6 - Protest Placards – 2019 Children’s Strike for Climate Action



Reflection Prompts

What is the purpose of each text? Who do you think is the audience and why?

How is persuasive writing different to a report? Use an example to explain why?

What other language tricks of persuasive writing can you spot?

(exaggeration, rhetorical questions, opinion presented as fact)

What types of persuasive writing are here? Which ones are not included?

Which examples play on our emotions?

Explain what emotions they want to trigger and why.

Can you find examples of word play? (alliteration, repetition, lists of 3,

simile, contrasting pairs)

What effect does this have?

Which text is the most effective for you? Explain why this is.

Find some examples of powerful noun phrases.

Explain why they are powerful.



Reflection Answers

Purpose and audience Persuasive writing is different to a report – how?

Examples of word play… Examples that play on our emotions…

Examples of powerful noun phrases Language tricks

Types of persuasive text Which is the most effective? Why?



Revision Card - Persuasive Writing Features Purpose

• To persuade someone to think or do something

Audience

• Very dependent on topic and type – anyone who needs persuading by the writer

Types of Persuasive Text

• Advertisement

• Holiday Brochure

• Letter to Editor

• Blurb

• Poster/flyer

• News article/editorial

• Political pamphlet

• Protest song

A persuasive text must:

• Grab attention

• Be credible

• Be convincing

• Give reasons

• Be clear

Persuasive Language Features

• Present tense

• Conjunctions for cause, contrast, condition

• Adverbs for lists, cause, contrast, attitude

• Emotive language

• Strong images/word play*

• Deliberate ambiguity

• Rhetorical questions

• Daring reader to disagree

• Opinion as fact

Structure of Formal Texts

• Introduction

• A series of points, each of which are

explained further

• Summing up

Word Play/Imagery*

• Alliteration

• Repetition

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Exaggeration/hyperbole

• Contrasting pairs

• Lists (esp. of 3)

Produced with reference to Sue Palmer’s Advanced Persuasion Book



Persuasive Writing Features Poster



What to do today

1. Watch and think about an advert

• Watch Heston Blumenthal’s advert for Waitrose – twice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_6emqqfgXk . Write down notes

about what you remember. Do you think this is what the advertisers

wanted you to remember?

• Complete Waitrose: Fact or Opinion?

2. Research more adverts

• Complete Investigating Fact and Opinion. You can watch the adverts or

you can read the Transcripts. It’s best to do both!

• Answer all the questions, using complete sentences and accurate

punctuation.

3. Make up your own advert

• Pick an item that you have in your house. It can be anything.

• Write the script for an advert for that item. Think about the facts and

opinions that the presenter will give. What do you want people to

remember?

Well done. Share your advert script with a grown-up. Explain to them how you

have made it persuasive and what facts and opinions you have included.


• Can you perform and film your advert script? Could you share your

performance with someone else?

• Watch some more adverts. Make notes about the facts and opinions

that you can spot.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_6emqqfgXk


Waitrose: Fact or Opinion?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTZaJJ3oOWQ

Decide whether each statement is a fact, an opinion or mixed. If it is mixed highlight the facts and opinions in it in different colours.

F/O/M For me, Britain produces some of the best asparagus in the world.

What I get so excited about is the time of year that you see the spears coming out from the ground.

Asparagus and smoked salmon is a classic combination.

The salmon has been smoked in Lapsang Souchong tea.

Using tea to smoke foods is an old oriental technique and means you get a deeper, richer smoked flavour.

The asparagus spears are wrapped in the smoked salmon slices.

Dunked in a soft boiled egg its delicious.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTZaJJ3oOWQ


Investigating Fact and Opinion

You need: Sentences from Adverts sheet, Internet access, a pen or pencil

1. Choose an advert and watch it several times.

2. Write 5 key sentences from the advertisement.

3. Decide if the sentence is a fact, opinion or a mixture of both.

4. If it is a mixture, highlight to show which is fact and which is opinion.

5. Which type of sentence appears the most: fact, opinion or a mixture?

6. Repeat the activity with a different advert. How do they compare?

Advertisement Links or read the Transcripts of alternative adverts in this pack.

Moonpig

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3P6z8ij0I

Green Giant Sweetcorn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-Cm0JsjK5A

Lindt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEjTINBPzV8 Challenge Now, pick the three most persuasive sentences from everything you have watched. Explain why they are persuasive?

FACTS

• Are true

• Can be proved or checked

OPINIONS

Cannot be proved Linked to feelings

Can be argued Can be supported by facts


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-3P6z8ij0I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-Cm0JsjK5A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEjTINBPzV8


SENTENCES FROM ADVERTS

F/O/M



Transcript for Moonpig Advertisement – (Alternative)

*Sung* Moonpig

“I say old bean do you know where I can find a totally spiffing greetings card?”

“Oh yes Moonpig offers a mind-boggling choice of cards.”

“Who did you say?” *Sung* Moonpig

“You can even upload a photo to become part of the design then personalise any Moonpig card by changing the name, the text and

the greeting. If you order by 2pm your card will be sent out the same day by first class post. Add some Moonpig magic to a special

occasion.”

*Sung* Moonpig.com

Transcript for Green Giant Advertisement – (Alternative)

Narrator:

Once upon a mealtime a boy unlocked the magical world of the green giant who showed him his delicious golden sweetcorn

carefully steam cooked to stay crisp and juicy. Unlock a world of steam locked goodness.

*Sung* Ho, ho, ho, Green Giant.

Transcript for Lindt Advertisement – (Alternative)

Narrator:

This Christmas, our master chocolatiers have lovingly created a special gift idea: an adorable chocolate bear with its very own heart

charm, crafted by Lindt. When it comes from the heart, show you care with the new bear from Lindt.



Advert Script Write your advert script here. What facts and opinions will you include?



What to do today

1. Read a letter

• Read Letter to the Editor.

• How would you summarise this letter in one headline sentence? What

do you think you can tell about the writer from the letter?

• Use Annotation Prompt and label and highlight the Letter to the Editor.

2. Practise writing a paragraph

• Read Schools Should. Which of these ideas do you agree with? Which do

you disagree with? Why?

• Write a paragraph about one of the ideas from Schools Should. Read the

example about Cooking Lessons and then write in the same style.

Well done. Share your paragraph with a grown up. Show them the different

reasons that you have given.

3. Prepare a talk

• Imagine you have been asked to speak to the council about the Letter to

the Editor. You want ball games to be allowed.

• Make notes of your main points on Talk Planner

• Practise explaining your ideas confidently out loud.


• Record your talk and share it with somebody else.

IMPORTANT Parent or Carer – Read this page with your child and check that you are happy with

what they have to do and any weblinks or use of internet.



Letter to the Editor

Dear Sir,

I wish to draw your attention to a problem which must be dealt with. As a local

citizen and park volunteer, I must urge that the council ban ball games in the

park. There are three main reasons why this has to done.

The first and most important reason is the damage caused by ball games. Our

delicate blooms and fragile flowers are squashed and broken every time a large,

heavy ball is sent blasting through the flowerbeds. These rough games

encourage thoughtless youths to skid and slide across our carefully tended

lawns, leaving deep gouges like scars. The park spends thousands of pounds on

new shrubs and plants each year. How much more money will be wasted before

good sense wins?

My second point refers to the risks to people and animals caused by aggressive

ballgames. The park is used daily by many families with young children and

older people who may be unsteady on their feet. It is clear that balls crossing

paths like bullets may cause painful injuries to those innocently passing by.

What about our precious wildlife? Our park should be a safe haven for the

curious squirrels and charming pigeons that live peacefully in the trees. How can

we explain to them that the ball that smashed through a nest was only meant

to be a bit of fun?

My last point is that ballgames are pushing out the activities that everyone

should be able to enjoy, like picnics, peaceful walks and sunbathing. It is not

safe to sit or lie anywhere in the park because of the threat of speeding

footballs and tennis balls. Sunbathing dropped by 20% last year.

To sum up, ballgames must go. Some people might say that I am spoiling

everyone's fun by demanding an end to ballgames. However, it is the ballgames

that are spoiling the fun. It is the ballgames that are spoiling the park.

Yours faithfully,

A concerned citizen



Annotation Prompt

• Read the letter.

• Label the introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.

• Decide the main points of the letter and underline them (there are three).

• Highlight the text that elaborates on each main point. Use a key to show which: o explains further o supports with facts or evidence o asks a rhetorical question



Schools should…

Taken from http://www.parentsandteachers.org.uk/resources/what-should-schools-teach

Schools should teach children to climb trees.

Teachers could give sleep lessons.

Children will learn about reducing sugar in English and Maths lessons.

Children ought to have compulsory cooking skills sessions.

Driving should be added to the curriculum.

Students must learn life-saving skills at school.


http://www.parentsandteachers.org.uk/resources/what-should-schools-teach


Write a paragraph

Read the paragraph about cooking lessons. Write a similar paragraph about a new topic.

If we had cooking lessons each week, it could encourage children to eat more healthy food. Preparing

fresh fruit and vegetables means that children will want to eat them more often. Children are more

likely to try healthy new foods when they have cooked the food themselves. Food cooked by people in

their homes must be more healthy than fast food and takeaways.



Talk Planner

Write the reasons why you think ball games should be allowed and then practise explaining them out loud.


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